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Trump Doubles ICE Agents, Critics Question Recruitment Strategy

1/17/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump oversees an increase in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from 10,000 to 22,000.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funds a 'wartime recruitment' drive with a $100 million budget.
The recruitment targets individuals aligned with Trump's ideology and uses geofencing and media ads.
DHS says the expansion will fulfill Trump's pledge to enhance national safety.
Some critics question the experience levels of the new recruits.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump oversees an increase in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from 10,000 to 22,000.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funds a 'wartime recruitment' drive with a $100 million budget.
The recruitment targets individuals aligned with Trump's ideology and uses geofencing and media ads.
DHS says the expansion will fulfill Trump's pledge to enhance national safety.
Some critics question the experience levels of the new recruits.